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Former Batesville Teacher A New York Times Best Seller
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Before she became known as an author, Rachel Macy Stafford was a special education teacher at Batesville Community Schools.
Stafford, now a resident of Alabama and mother of two […]
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Snowstorm Keeps Plows Commuters Alert, Plows Busy
Weather forecasts are predicting the snowstorm could drop up to 3 inches prior to the Tuesday morning rush, making road conditions challenging for commuters.
The overnight snow accumulation forced several school corporations to close on […]
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Budget Revision Allows Raise For Franklin County Government Workers
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Government employees in Franklin County will now receive the promised 50 cent an hour raise, the Franklin County Observer is reporting.
The 2014 budget that had been sent in for […]
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Sheriff: Crime Up Last Year In Ripley County
Ripley County Sheriff Tom Grills has released information regarding office activity during 2013.
A total of 608 criminal cases were reported last year, which is up 58 from 2012.
Out of the criminal cases received […]
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Officials Aiming For Successful NRA Convention
Convention attendee looks over Smith & […]
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Citizens Encouraged To Particpate In Upcoming Blood Drives
The Sunman American Legion, in partnership with Hoxworth, will host a blood drive on Saturday Jan. 25.
The blood drive will be held from 9:00 to 2:30 p.m. […]
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Free Legal Advice Available For Residents Monday
Legal volunteers are providing legal assistance to local residents Monday as an annual tribute to Dr. […]
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Ohio Woman Suffers Injury After Snowmobile Accident
Indiana Conversation Officers are investigating a snowmobile accident that occurred near Dover on Saturday night.
Jessica Sellers, 34, of Cincinnati, Ohio, was operating a snowmobile at the Country View Golf Course off of Hyland Road […]
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Winter Weather Advisory For WRBI Area
The National Weather Service issuing a Winter Weather Advisory for The WRBI Listening Area from 4 PM Saturday through 4 AM Sunday. Accumulations of 2 to 3 inches of snow are expected with higher amounts […]
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Commitee Members Sought For Batesville Dog Park
City officials are planning to establish a permanent dog park at Liberty Park.
The City of Batesville Parks and Recreation Department installed a trial based, temporary dog park in August of 2013. […]
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Former Ripley County Chief Deputy Retires
The former chief deputy of the Ripley County Sheriffs Office has retired, Sheriff Tom Grills confirmed Friday.
David Pippin was charged with six counts of acquiring a controlled substance by deceit last month, after prosecutors […]